Asked by JESSICA RISHER on May 11, 2024
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Consider these three drugs: divalproex (Depakote) , carbamazepine (Tegretol) , and gabapentin (Neurontin) . Which drug also belongs to this group?
A) Clonazepam (Klonopin)
B) Risperidone (Risperdal)
C) Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
D) Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Divalproex
A medication used to treat seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraine headaches.
Anticonvulsant
A type of medication used to prevent or treat seizures, working by stabilizing electrical nerve activity in the brain.
- Understand and mitigate the negative reactions resulting from medications prescribed for bipolar disorder, like lithium carbonate.
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DC
DANIEL CASTROMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The three drugs in the stem of this question are all anticonvulsants. Lamotrigine is also an anticonvulsant. Clonazepam is an anxiolytic; aripiprazole and risperidone are antipsychotic drugs.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and mitigate the negative reactions resulting from medications prescribed for bipolar disorder, like lithium carbonate.
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